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State Representative Pos. 1

Result: Advanced — Julio Cortes (Democratic), Thomas (Jeff) Kelly (Cascade)

Source: snohomishcountywa.gov

Legislative (House) District 38; Washington
My vote power: High

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Annie Fitzgerald

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Annie Fitzgerald is a disability activist, Whole Washington advocate, former private investigator, and Everett Community College student. She previously ran for this House seat and for the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission.

Records: Healthcare Affordability 2 for

Julio Cortes

Advanced

Democratic · Incumbent · advanced

Julio Cortes has represented Washington House District 38, Position 1 since 2023. His background includes homelessness prevention and youth services as well as communications and economic-development work for the City of Everett.

Records: Labor Rights 25 for, Housing Affordability 17 for, Corporate Accountability 12 for,

Thomas (Jeff) Kelly

Advanced

Cascade · advanced

Thomas (Jeff) Kelly is a retired nurse and former Army combat medic who chairs Everett's Delta Neighborhood Association. He wants a fairer state tax system and faster housing permits to bring costs down.

Sources: voter.votewa.gov · snohomishcountywa.gov